Centre of English Studies (CES)- Oxford

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Number of Classes

6-8

Number of Students per Class

XL=400

School Size

4

Accommodations

Internet Lounge

A great place for you to socialize with other students. A relaxing and comfortable environment where you can also use our facilities to communicate with friends and family back home.

Free Wifi

Free wi-fi access can be found all over the school premises including classrooms and leisure areas. Make use of this facility for personal use and also to help you with your studies.

Student Café

The student café is a fantastic place to spend your free time. It is open everyday (Monday to Friday) from early in the morning to late in the afternoon and offers a wide selection of drinks, as well as fresh, hot and cold food daily.

Open Terrace

Enjoy views of the surrounding cities, while socializing with your fellow classmates and staff. Have breakfast, lunch, listen to music and enjoy your free-time with other students in a fantastic open-air environment.

Friendly Reception and Customer Care

This is the focal point for information in the school. Our team is highly experienced and will help you with whatever you may need during your stay.

Air-conditioned Classrooms

Our classrooms are bright, spacious and airy, and have modern furniture to suit your needs as a student and to provide you with a positive, learning environment. Our climate control system helps provide a comfortable environment for your well- being.

Interactive whiteboards

Interactive Whiteboards (IWB’s) can be found in all classrooms and are an effective tool to aid your learning experience. Information can be accessed quickly through IWB’sto facilitate your specific needs.

Self Learning/ Business Centre

Make use of our library resources for your self- study. Your teachers will assist you with choosing appropriate materials from our range of graded reading booked, audio books, dvd’s and magazines.

Accreditations

Overview

Centre of English Studies (CES)- Oxford

Founded in 1979, CES has over 40 years' experience teaching the English language to students from across the globe.
In England all teachers have, as a minimum, either the Trinity TESOL or Cambridge CELTA qualification, with many holding specialist EFL teaching diplomas and degrees. In Ireland all of our teachers hold a university degree plus an ACELS recognised teaching qualification, with many holding specialist EFL teaching qualifications, such as DELTA.

All of our schools in Ireland and England our teachers are chosen not only for their experience but also for their enthusiasm, positive attitude and their ability to make language learning fun. All CES schools offer homestay and a wide variety of accommodation options. The combined academic knowledge, administrative skills and depth of experience of our staff in the UK and Ireland means that CES can provide and deliver courses and service that will meet your exact requirements.

In 2007 CES was awarded the ‘Star English Language School in Europe’ with four centres or less and we were shortlisted for the same award every year between 2008 – 2011. CES is the only school to have been nominated for this award for 5 consecutive years! CES is recognised and accredited by the British Council in England and ACELS (the Irish Department of Education) in Ireland. CES Ireland is also a founding member of Marketing English in Ireland (MEI).

CES is also proud to have a number of our year-round schools as full EAQUALS members. CES Dublin is also an official IELTS Test Centre and a PEARSON test centre. CES Leeds and Harrogate is an official IELTS Test Centre.

All our schools in England are full members of English UK. Our motto is Care – Excellence – Success.

English Courses(8)

General English 20
This is the most popular course in all CES schools. The Standard General English Course takes place every morning from Monday to Friday, leaving you free to join the Social Programme or study on our CES Online e-learning platform and in our Self- Access facilities every afternoon.
Your morning lessons are divided into two parts, usually taught by two different teachers (UK & Ireland). Lessons concentrate on building your knowledge of the language, focusing primarily on helping you increase your vocabulary and improving your grammar so that you attain the levels of accuracy you require. Lessons also work on improving your overall communicative proficiency and fluency, focusing on the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. In addition to this you will work on specific pronunciation difficulties and expand the range of language you use in real-life situations.

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

20 Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

2+ Weeks

Max. Students

6-8 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

This pricing is for one week of
  Course. We may calculate
overall expenses due to your
preferences, please contact.
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£

260

£

260
Intensive English Course
On the Intensive English Course, you will follow the same programme as the Standard General English Course in the mornings. You will also have afternoon classes and the chance to improve your language skills even further.
Morning lessons are divided into two parts, usually taught by two different teachers (UK & Ireland). These lessons help to build your knowledge of the language, focusing primarily on helping you increase your vocabulary and improving your grammar so that you reach the levels of accuracy you need. Lessons also work on improving your overall communicative skills and fluency. Of course, you will also work on specific pronunciation difficulties and expand the range of language you use in real-life situations.

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

30 Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

2+ Weeks

Max. Students

6-8 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

This pricing is for one week of
  Course. We may calculate
overall expenses due to your
preferences, please contact.
This calculation is free.

Low Season

High Season

£

370

£

370
Combination Course
On our Combination Course, you will follow the Standard Course in the mornings and have two afternoons of private individual lessons. These are designed to meet your individual requirements and give you the perfect opportunity to work on specific language areas of your choice with your own teacher. In advance of your course or during your first individual lesson, you will complete a Needs Analysis form with your teacher, in which you can identify particular areas to work on. This helps your teacher to plan your programme according to your learning needs, and ensures you get the maximum benefit from your lessons.

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

25 Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

2+ Weeks

Max. Students

6-8 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

This pricing is for one week of
  Course. We may calculate
overall expenses due to your
preferences, please contact.
This calculation is free.

Low Season

High Season

£

530

£

530
One-to-one
One to One courses at CES are designed for individuals who have specific goals and have limited time in which to achieve them. You will make maximum progress in the shortest time. Classes can be taken Face to Face in any of our teaching centres.
CES One to One classes are completely Flexible and Fully tailored courses designed to fit what you want with experienced CES Teachers. Each course will be designed to meet the specific needs and objectives of you, the participant.
Clients return a completed Language Needs Analysis questionnaire to CES in advance to help us prepare the most effective course for your requirements.
Your teacher will discuss the details of your course with you on an ongoing basis, so you will have the opportunity to change the emphasis and content as you progress.
The CES academic team has experience and knowledge in designing courses to suit the time constrains of the modern language learner. The course schedule will be designed to suit your needs.

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

10 hours Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

flexable / per hour

Max. Students

1 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

This pricing is for one week of
  Course. We may calculate
overall expenses due to your
preferences, please contact.
This calculation is free.

Low Season

High Season

£

700

£

700
IELTS Preparation Course
This program is tailored to prepare you for exams by enhancing your language skills and fluency. Through comprehensive and engaging lessons, it equips you to effectively communicate in scenarios commonly encountered in these assessments. This preparation fosters proficiency and readiness for success across various scenarios encountered in IELTS and Cambridge Exams.

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

30 Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

2+ Weeks

Max. Students

12-14 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

This pricing is for one week of
  Course. We may calculate
overall expenses due to your
preferences, please contact.
This calculation is free.

Low Season

High Season

£

235

£

235
Long Term / Multi Destination Course Ireland and UK
Experience more than one of our fantastic locations? CES gives you the unique opportunity to study in different countries and in any of our centres. This course gives you the opportunity to live in both the UK and Ireland and learn more about the culture, history and social life of these fantastic locations. Come and study in our Wimbledon school and experience one of the greatest cities in the world, London.
Then come over to our Dublin centre for the next part of your programme to enjoy the famous Irish hospitality and visit some of the most breath-taking natural attractions in the world. Or why not start in Worthing on the sunny south coast of England and then make your way to the city in the heart of northern England, Leeds? You can also take in the University City of Oxford, and the culturally rich city of Edinburgh.
You can divide your stay as you wish and can start your course in either England, Scotland or Ireland – the choice is yours! Students can take the Standard or Intensive course or even a mixture of both.

Minimun duration 24 Weeks: £5640

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

20 Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

24-36 Weeks

Max. Students

12-14 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

This pricing is for one week of
  Course. We may calculate
overall expenses due to your
preferences, please contact.
This calculation is free.

Low Season

High Season

£

235

£

235
Cambridge Exam Preparation Course (FCE)
This program is tailored to prepare you for exams by enhancing your language skills and fluency. Through comprehensive and engaging lessons, it equips you to effectively communicate in scenarios commonly encountered in these assessments. This preparation fosters proficiency and readiness for success across various scenarios encountered in Cambridge Exams such as ESOL (KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE).

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

30 Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

2+ Weeks

Max. Students

12-14 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

This pricing is for one week of
  Course. We may calculate
overall expenses due to your
preferences, please contact.
This calculation is free.

Low Season

High Season

£

530

£

530
University Pathway programme
This course prepares students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and university courses in English and other secondary school disciplines. Students are encouraged to develop independence in a range of academic tasks. They will participate in seminars, lead classroom workshops; read and interpret a range of academic texts; take effective notes during lectures and class discussions; write essays, narratives, and reports; and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will develop their ability to respond critically to print and media texts, such as news reports. Students will learn about academic culture, time management, academic integrity and collaborative learning as part of a successful post-secondary experience.

Minimun duration 12 Weeks: £4140

Start Dates

Every Monday

Lessons p/week

30 Hours

Course Level

A1-C1

Duration

12+ Weeks

Max. Students

12-14 per/class

Min. Age

16 +

Pricing for 1 Week:

This pricing is for one week of
  Course. We may calculate
overall expenses due to your
preferences, please contact.
This calculation is free.

Low Season

High Season

£

345

£

345

Other Prices and Conditions

Registration Fee £75 (Compulsory & non-refundable)
Cousrebook (per term) £30
Exam fee (for IELTS or Cambridge Exam) from £210.00

1 Lesson = 1 Hour (Including 10-15 minutes breaks)

Airport & Rail Station Transfers One-Way:
From/to Heathrow Airport: 1 passenger - £160.00, 2 passengers - £165.00, 3 passengers - £170.00.
From/to Gatwick Airport: 1 passenger - £200.00, 2 passengers - £200.00, 3 passengers - £210.00.
From/to Stansted Airport: 1 passenger - £210.00, 2 passengers - £215.00, 3 passengers - £220.00.

Any Local Tax for short-term stays is not applied.

Courier (express Mail) Fee for Original Documents : on request

For some countries’ visa applications, full payment is required in advance before acceptance letters are issued.

High Season Dates : n/a
Variable additions will be applied to the accommodation fees between these dates.

Heads Up !

• Rates do not include exam fees, leisure or cultural activities; these can be booked and paid for at the School. • Rates do not include insurance. • Prices may change if there are revisions in governmental policy, fuel or tax increases, or other unforeseen events beyond the school’s control. All fees are correct at the time of going to print. The School retains the right to amend the fees as necessary. • Bookings which extend over more than one season will be charged the respective weekly supplement for the season concerned unless otherwise stated. • In cases of necessity the school reserves the right to exceed the maximum number of students in class.

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INCLUDED IN THE FEES

Fees include tuition, assessment test at the beginning of the course, individual report, use of listening centre/multimedia centre for private study, self-access, listening and interactive technology centre, email facilities and guided e-learning

NOTES

• Courses start every Monday. • Each lesson consists of 45 minutes. • An intermediate level of English or higher is required to join the Professional English courses. Students wishing to join an Exam Preparation course must have an appropriate level of English relevant to the exam they wish to take. • All fees are in £.

SCHOOL CLOSURE DATES
Please note that the school will be closed on the following dates: 02/01, 14/04, 17/04, 01/05 (CES England only), 29/05 (CES England only), 28/08 (CES England only), 22/12/17 - 02/01/18

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY OF THE SCHOOL

ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING.
Accommodation Fees:
Homestay: Notice provided of 2 weeks - full refund given.
Self-catering: Notice period of 28 days - full refund given. Notice period of fewer than 28 days - no refund given.
Tuition and other fees: Notice provided of up to 14 days prior of the arrival date - cancellation fee of €250 (Ireland) / GBP£250 (UK) / CAD $350 (Canada) Notice provided of fewer than 14 (21 days Canada) days prior to arrival - no refund given. There is no refund if a student fails to complete the programme. There will be no refund for students who change from Intensive to Standard Course.
Where a visa has been refused, CES will refund the fees less the €250 (Ireland) / GBP£250 (UK) / CAD $180 (Canada) and bank charges on receipt of evidence of the visa refusal plus the refusal number. If the intended commencement date of an English Language Programme is delayed because of visa problems, CES will adjust your tuition or accommodation dates subject to availability. No refund will be made.
Amendment: We advise that adequate time is given in the study visa process to avoid date amendment changes (€50 (Ireland)/£50 (UK)/$50(Canada) per change, 1st one free). Details of processing time is available from the Embassy in your country.
Some important issues:
1. Cancellations or shortening of courses after Visa has been issued No refunds are granted to students failing to arrive or who are absent during their course.
2. Periods of absence are not compensated with free extensions at the end of the course.
3. In the case of students being granted a visa, non-arrivals, late arrivals and periods of absence will be reported to the immigration authorities.

Accommodation Options

HOST
FAMILIES

SHARED
FLATS

HOSTEL
ROOMS

3***
HOTELS

4****HOTELS

5*****HOTELS

Host Families Accommodation:
Staying with an English speaking family is an excellent way of maximizing your educational experience. Every family have their own way of life, so living in a family environment can be fun, it gives you the opportunity to practise your English and it will provide you with a cultural experience that you will remember for the rest of your life!
Shared Self-Catering Flats/Apartments Accommodation:
A flat/apartment is your best option for cost effective, independent accommodation while learning English around your Course location. You have the privacy of your own space and the opportunity to cook your own meals while enjoying the company of other students from different countries. Usually the apartments are centrally located and close to local amenities like cafés, bars, restaurants, shops and buses and all are within walking distance of Course (maximum distance 15-20 minutes on foot) unless specified otherwise. Electricity and water meter readings will be taken every week and charges will be divided between the number of students sharing the apartment.
Hostels (1-2 Students) Accommodation:
Hostels provide a budget oriented, sociable option where students can book a bed, usually a bunk bed, in a dormitory and share a bathroom, lounge and sometimes a kitchen. Rooms can accommodate mixed or single sex, and private rooms may also be available.Shared rooms in the Hostel can be set up as twins. A Security deposit around £150-200 is collected in cash on the first day. Water and electricity is not included in the rates quoted.
Hostels (3-4 Students) Accommodation:
Hostels provide a budget oriented, sociable option where students can book a bed, usually a bunk bed, in a dormitory and share a bathroom, lounge and sometimes a kitchen. Rooms can accommodate mixed or single sex, and private rooms may also be available.Shared rooms in the Hostel can be set up as for 3-4 Students . A Security deposit around £150-200 is collected in cash on the first day. Water and electricity is not included in the rates quoted.
3-Stars Hotels in the walking distance
Very well-known 3 star hotels are in walking distance from the school and the main shopping area of the city-centre. Usually the Apartments are only 5-10 minutes away to the historic Old-City and a selection of old Pubs, Cafes, Restaurants. This is the ideal choice for students wanting central accommodation that is comfortable and close to the school. Contact Edu-Search for very useful tips.
4-Stars Hotels in the walking distance
Staying in a 4 star hotel offers students an upmarket alternative. With all the facilities and services one would expect from a superior residence and centrally located just minutes from Course location, this is the ideal way to learn English in comfort and style.Contact Edu-Search for very useful tips.
5-Stars Hotels in the walking distance
As a more luxurious alternative staying in a five star environment offers superlative charm and character. Centrally located just minutes from Course location and within 15-20 minutes walking distance of city-centre's vibrant local shopping areas and trendy restaurants, bars and cafes.

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